Went streaking today on bike

[dingy]

Took the bike out for its first decent run since its re-birthing this winter.

 

Bike was naked, not me, everyone can breath now.

 

No plastic on bike except front and rear fenders.

 

I really think this all has been worth it.

 

Running at about 50mph in third and twist the throttle open and I had to grab grips harder it had so much acceleration.

 

Revs up to about 8500 RPM with out pushing hard, hit almost 9000 once with no sign of valve float.

 

Front brakes are absolutely no problem, Rear brake didn't lock up, which is good.

 

Put about a 1/3 of a can of seafoam in it, and rode about 30 miles.

 

Carbs are close, but haven't been synced yet.

 

Occasional pop when decelerating.

 

Might be running a little rich, exhaust pipes where sort of soft black.

 

Clutch is a handful with the two diaphragm springs in it.

 

No leaks anywhere.

 

All the electrical stuff is working.

 

Gary

 

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[RandyR]

Gary, I know that must have been a lot of fun after the months of work you put into this project. Hopefully we'll see the end result at Don's Maintenance Day.

[Rocket]

 

Bike was naked, not me, everyone can breath now.

 

No plastic on bike except front and rear fenders.

 

 

Wasn't sure, if I should have even opened the thread, by your choice of Title......

[Yammer Dan]

Went streaking today on bike

 

 

Haven't done that since 1978 then I had to read thread and ruin it!!!

 

 

Hey lady bet me 2 bucks I wouldn't do it!!!

[Aussie Annie]

And there was I thinking "pictures" OOOHHH GOODY!!

[BradT]

Hey lady bet me 2 bucks I wouldn't do it!!!

 

A whole 2 bucks ??

 

Glad you enjoyed your ride.

 

Brad

[skydoc_17]

Hey Gary,

What a feeling isn't it?!?! You must be very happy with the progress of your bike at this point. I can hardly wait to see the plastic back on and the new paint.

A job well done!

Earl:clap2:

[Yammer Dan]

A whole 2 bucks ??

 

Glad you enjoyed your ride.

 

Brad

 

 

It was in January!! 650 Yammy no shield no faring...

 

 

Few of us waiting to see Gary's ride when he gets it dressed!!

[dingy]

It's not getting painted till this fall though.

 

 

I am riding it now, not sanding it.

 

Gary

[Yammer Dan]

It's not getting painted till this fall though.

 

 

I am riding it now, not sanding it.

 

Gary

 

 

Summer is time for RIDING!!! Paint is winter job!!! Paint don't make them run better.

[BradT]

It was in January!! 650 Yammy no shield no faring

 

And you agreed to ride for 2 bucks

 

 

Brad

 

[Brenda H]

I was watching an episode of Superbikes awhile back. They were at a gathering of what I remember being Yammy sportbikes on the Tail of the Dragon. While they were taking a break and talking, a rider went by on his sportbike. He was wearing what looked like an Icon helmet and as far as the camera could see from the rear, nothing else. Everybody was doing doubletakes. That's a streaker!